James Moody, an international jazz star since 1949 and a San Diego resident since 1989, has played his last refrain. An acclaimed saxophonist, flutist, composer and band leader for 60 of his 85 ...

James Moody remains one of jazz's most soulful saxophonists and flutists. He had a huge, friendly personality and an ear for taking standards and re-inventing original melodies as a much brighter and ...

James Moody, Genial Jazz Reedman, Dies : A Blog Supreme A virtuoso known for his effusive warmth on and off stage, Moody enjoyed a career stretching more than 60 years. He was known for his work ...